Gilts

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How to deal

Bonds may not be suitable for all investors and neither income nor capital is guaranteed. If you are unsure of their suitability please seek advice.

Over 150 of the most popular corporate bonds and gilts can be bought in a Vantage Account for just £5.95 to £11.95 per deal online. Bonds not covered by our online dealing service can be dealt from £20 per deal over the telephone (1% of the value of the trade, subject to a minimum of £20 and a maximum of £50) during market hours (Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4.30pm). The online share dealing charge is determined by the number of deals you placed in the previous calendar month. Find out more about dealing charges.

The issuer commits to pay a rate of interest of "X" % per year. This coupon will generally be a fixed amount and is paid annually or semi-annually.

A date is set for the repayment of the money. This is known as the redemption date. The bonds will be redeemed at "par" or 100p in the pound (with some rare exceptions). However, if the issuer fails you might lose some or all of your investment and the income could stop.

Time remaining until maturity.

The value of investments can go down in value as well as up, so you could get back less than you invest. It is therefore important that you understand the risks and commitments. This website aims to provide information to help you make your own informed decisions. It does not provide personal advice based on your circumstances. If you are unsure of how suitable an investment is for you, please seek personal advice from our award-winning Financial Advisers.